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Supervisory Histopathology Technologist
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 11 days ago
About the Role
Supervisory Histopathology Technologist supervises a large staff of nonsupervisory personnel, including at least one GS-11 subordinate in the performance of complex anatomic pathology testing in multiple specialties, such as Mohs testing, cytology testing, immunohistochemistry, molecular testing, or electron microscopy. Performs the full range of supervisory duties for one or more sections of the anatomic pathology laboratory, including responsibility for assignment of work performed.
What You'll Do
- →Duties include but are not limited to the following: Plans and schedules on-going work.
- →Adjusts staffing levels or work procedures.
- →Chooses methods for achieving work goals, objectives and management strategies.
- →Responsible for monitoring test analyses and specimen examinations to ensure acceptable levels of performance; assures corrective action is initiated when test performance deviates from established performance specifications.
- →Approves and certifies Annual Leave (AL) and Sick Leave (SL) for the Pay Period.
- →Assures corrective action is initiated when test performance deviates from established performance specifications.
- →Assures orientation, training and competency assessment of staff has been performed and appropriated documented.
- →Implements and monitors quality management activities.
- →Works in conjunction with the section Technical Specialist and Pathologist to analyze emerging trends and technology and adopts appropriate methods and testing.
- →Applies laws, policies and precedents, regulatory, licensing, and accrediting requirements to establish, monitor, and maintain the specialized testing.
- →Ensures compliance with rules and regulations of assorted regulatory agencies such as College of American Pathologists (CAP), The Joint Commission (TJC), and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
- →Performs the full range of supervisory duties, including but not limited to, recommendations for appointments; planning, scheduling and assigning work; setting priorities; evaluating the work of subordinates; performance evaluations; providing advice and counsel.
- →Performs other related duties as assigned.
- →Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 pm PST Telework: Not Available.
Requirements
- ✓You must be a U.S.
- ✓Citizen to apply for this job.
- ✓All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
- ✓Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
- ✓Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
- ✓Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
- ✓Subject to background/security investigation.
- ✓Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
- ✓Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).
- ✓Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- ✓Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
- ✓Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
- ✓Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.
- ✓As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 344a2edb-bebd-4903-a9b4-ffe19f058608
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